When you think of the monstrous prize pools that are often part of Dota 2 The International tournaments, it might seem unusual for Fnatic to temporarily leave the Dota Pro Circuit to assess the financial viability of the game and the competitive scene. But it’s.
As stated in a blog post, the team has made it clear that while The International enjoys a very lucrative prize pool, the scene economy at the moment is a different story, which is not sustainable for the team. as is.
“We have recently been forced to reflect on the sustainability and future of the Fnatic title, and ultimately make the difficult but necessary decision to temporarily withdraw from the DOTA 2 Pro Tour. We would like to express our sincere thanks to you. the players, staff and members who have been part of this incredible journey, as well as our incredible fanbase who have made our trip to the SEA region so special.”
As for what this means for Fnatic’s current Dota 2 team, the team said they are researching new homes and locations for their players before officially retiring from the scene, and with that in mind, Fnatic will continue to field a team in the ongoing BTS Pro Series.